Fragrance comparison

King's Salute vs Sin Of Heaven

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

King's Salute

Grossmith

4.4955 votes

Rank #25,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Sin Of Heaven

Proad

4.2938 votes

Rank #16,213 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sin Of Heaven takes 5 of 8 categories.

King's Salute
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sin Of Heaven
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

King's Salute3/8

Sin Of Heaven5/8

Ratings & consensus: King's Salute
Community sentiment: King's Salute
Longevity: Sin Of Heaven
Sillage & projection: Sin Of Heaven
Value for money: Sin Of Heaven
Versatility: King's Salute
Note pyramid (duration): Sin Of Heaven
Fragranxe ranking: Sin Of Heaven

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

King's SaluteGrossmith

Sin Of HeavenProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%

4.29/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 73%

Category winnerKing's SaluteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

63%Love

21%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerKing's SaluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySin Of Heaven

SillageSin Of Heaven

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value66

Category winnerSin Of HeavenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotElemi resinBlack PepperBlack Currant

Heart3 to 4 hours

LavenderLavender ExtractCardamomThymeIris

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossCashmeranMuskAmber

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronBlack PepperCinnamonCardamomBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseRumBlack CurrantInkDavanaJasmineIrisFig Leaf

Base6 to 10 hours

IncenseLeatherTobaccoAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmbergris

Category winnerSin Of HeavenLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall72

Winter16

Day100

Night50

Spring58

Summer15

Fall100

Winter81

Day48

Night100

Category winnerKing's SaluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men59

Unisex38

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,919

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#16,213

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSin Of HeavenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King's Salute by Grossmith is an aromatic fougere that pairs a bright, fruity opening with a crisp barbershop dry-down. It opens with sharp bergamot, tangy black currant, and cracked black pepper, softened by resinous elemi. As the top notes settle, the fragrance shifts toward a classic heart of herbaceous lavender, s…

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Sin Of Heaven by Proad is a dense woody spicy fragrance built around bold contrast. It opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron before settling into an unconventional core of ink, rum, rose, and green fig leaf. The dry-down leans dark and comforting, revealing rich layers of incense, l…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, King's Salute or Sin Of Heaven?

Sin Of Heaven takes 5 of 8 categories. King's Salute is rated 4.49/5 from 55 votes; Sin Of Heaven is rated 4.29/5 from 38 votes. Choose King's Salute for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sin Of Heaven for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, King's Salute or Sin Of Heaven?

They last about the same: Sin Of Heaven 77/100, King's Salute 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, King's Salute or Sin Of Heaven?

Sin Of Heaven projects furthest (Sin Of Heaven 65/100, King's Salute 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King's Salute and Sin Of Heaven smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Black Currant and Cardamom.

Is King's Salute or Sin Of Heaven better for summer or winter?

For summer, King's Salute is the stronger pick. For winter, Sin Of Heaven is the stronger pick. King's Salute suits daytime wear; Sin Of Heaven suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King's Salute and Sin Of Heaven?

King's Salute has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin, Black Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Cashmeran, Musk and Amber. Sin Of Heaven has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Rum, Black Currant and Ink, a base of Incense, Leather, Tobacco and Amber.